Same-Sex Engagement Session in East Nashville Greenhouse & Shelby Bottoms Park | Allison & Bryn

Bryn and Allison’s early April engagement session in East Nashville featured a greenhouse and Shelby Bottoms Park, golden hour light, and custom rings. Nashville same-sex and LGBTQ+ wedding photography.

Bryn and Allison’s engagement session in early April was full of joy, laughter, and so many special details. They each proposed to one another—yes, separately—which made their story even more memorable. Both are wearing custom rings by Consider the Wildflowers, adding meaningful and personal touches to their photos.

We explored two East Nashville locations: East Nashville Greenhouse with bright, airy spaces and the open paths of Shelby Bottoms Park. The session was timed for golden hour, giving the early spring light a warm, glowing quality.

Documenting this engagement feels especially exciting because I’ll be photographing their wedding next week! Bryn and Allison’s connection, playfulness, and care for each other shine through in every image.

I photograph weddings and engagement sessions for LGBTQ+ couples in Nashville, celebrating every love story with respect, care, and joy. My goal is to capture authentic, meaningful moments for all couples, creating images that reflect your love, personality, and celebration—without judgment or discrimination.

Custom engagement rings in wooden box with dark stone, engagement photography Nashville by Consider the Wildflowers

Same-sex couple laughing and hugging inside East Nashville greenhouse engagement session.

Same-sex couple forehead kiss outside bright East Nashville greenhouse, engagement photography.

Same-sex couple cuddled outside East Nashville greenhouse, early spring engagement session.

Close-up of custom engagement rings with dark stone, East Nashville engagement photography.

Same-sex couple cuddled at Shelby Bottoms Park with sunset, Nashville engagement photography.

Same-sex couple engagement portrait at Shelby Bottoms Park, spring leaves, golden hour Nashville.

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Surprise Proposal at The Hermitage Hotel | Nashville Wedding and Proposal Photographer Kalilah and Trey

Troy surprised Kalilah with a romantic wedding proposal during Sippin’ Tea at The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. From the moment he got down on one knee to the joyful “yes,” every detail — from the fine china to the grand lobby portraits — was captured by Nashville proposal photographer Erin Lee Allender.

Surprise Wedding Proposal at The Hermitage Hotel’s Sippin’ Tea in Nashville

As a Nashville wedding photographer, I’m always honored to capture life’s biggest moments — but proposals are a whole different kind of magic (and stress!). You only get one chance to photograph a “yes,” and there’s no re-do.

Troy planned a surprise wedding proposal to Kalilah during Sippin’ Tea at The Hermitage Hotelrnoon-tea/, Nashville’s elegant afternoon tea experience in their gorgeous blue Veranda. The challenge? There was nowhere to hide with my camera gear without giving myself away.

While Kalilah enjoyed her tea service, Troy slipped away to meet me in the hallway so we could finalize our game plan. I would wait outside the Veranda and quietly step in moments before he asked the big question. While I waited, the incredibly kind Hermitage staff brought me my own tea service — a sweet (and very welcome) surprise that helped me blend in until it was time.

When the moment came, Troy got down on one knee beside their table, tea cakes and fine china just inches away. Kalilah’s face lit up in the biggest smile — pure joy. She kissed him as soon as she said yes, her eyes full of love and excitement.

After the proposal, we wandered through the historic Hermitage Hotel for posed portraits — from the quiet elegance of the now-empty Veranda, to the grand lobby, to charming nooks outside. Every photograph captured their adoration and the magic of their engagement day.